The early returns on Matisse Thybulle have been largely positive. He’s averaging 2.0 steals and 1.0 block in 17.3 minutes per game, and he started the season as Brett Brown’s first sub. The Philadelphia 76ers, in the midst of a title-contending season, have been unafraid to use the rookie.
Thybulle’s playing time has curtailed in recent games, though. After playing over 20 minutes in four straight contests to start the season, his last three games have yielded minute totals of 16:45, 4:50, and 13:19 — a clear and concerning trend.
One reason is Furkan Korkmaz, who’s experiencing a rebirth of sorts.